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Traceable polymeric additives for use in subterranean formations

  • US 9,580,637 B2
  • Filed: 11/22/2013
  • Issued: 02/28/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/22/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of well treatment comprising:

  • introducing a fluid comprising a traceable polymeric additive into a wellbore, wherein the traceable polymeric additive is particulate in form and comprises a swellable elastomer and a tagging material;

    wherein the tagging material comprises a thermal neutron absorbing material;

    wherein a weight ratio of the elastomer to the tagging material is about 99;

    1 to about 0.1;

    1; and

    wherein the swellable elastomer comprises at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a water swellable polymer, oil swellable polymer, dual oil and water swellable polymer, and combinations thereof.

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